NZAF response to TVNZ Apology

Television New Zealand's (TVNZ) decision to apologise to John Jamieson of the Christian Democrats has deeply dismayed the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF). The apology was issued in response of a complaint about the use of the words anal intercourse on an item on the selection and use of condoms which appeared in the lifestyle show "Really Living".

Warren Lindberg, NZAF director, was reported in the NZ Listener as saying "It is not possible to prevent the further spread of this virus without providing people with accurate, specific information about the modes of transmission and practical preventive measures. How on Earth are we to apprise the public of this essential information if TVNZ is too coy to broadcast it? The virus certainly does not consider conventional notions of taste and decency when the opportunity for transmission occurs."

Auckland Pride Centre now in central city

The Auckland Pride Centre officially opens in its new premises on the ground floor of The People Centre on 33 Wyndham St tomorrow.

"The increased visibility and central location means support for our community will be greatly enhanced." says Rosemary Segedin, Manager of The Pride Centre.

"The larger premises means that we have a good working space for community projects and meeting space for groups" Segedin adds.

"I am delighted that these are the first fully wheelchair accessible premises the Trust has had since its inception 8 years ago" says Board member Philip Patston.

"This coupled with the location at the Peoples Centre means that the Pride Centre is idealy situated to cater for a wide cross section of the lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender communities.

Herne Bay House urgently needs volunteers

Herne Bay House, New Zealand's only residential service for people with HIV, urgently needs volunteers.

Volunteers are needed to help with the running of the House and to assist the staff and residents. For further information contact Margaret or Audrey on +64-9-379-2395.

Events - Reviews

The holiday season continues so there are no reviews this week.

Events - Upcoming

Wellington events for lesbians

LILAC - The Wellington lesbian library is open:
Saturdays 12 noon - 3 pm
Wednesday 6 - 8pm

Lesbian Overland and Cafe Club Programme:
- meet outside the Wellington Railway Station at 10 am
- stout walking shoes or boots; bring lunch, drink and raingear
- 28 Jan. Whitirea Peninsula and beach swim

DOODS Dance
held on the last Saturday of the month
at Escape Nightclub - upstairs at 9 Edwards St. (behind Caspers)

Auckland Community Church
- 14 January 1995 8pm
21 January 1995 8pm
St Matthews in the City

Mapplethorpe Exhibition
- Wellington till February 18 1996
Wellington City Art Gallery.

More details on the above events can be found on the web at http://nz.com/NZ/Queer/1996.calendar.of.events.html

What is happening on the Internet

Take a look at the soc.motss birthday list which can be found at the URL: http://wwwcn.cern.ch/~nieuwen/bday.html and if you want have your birthday added to the list.

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